The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S4 Avant tiptronic (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
€ 59,700

€ 49,000

€ 59,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi S4 Avant is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon.
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
56.2
69.8
76.1
57.4
69.7
79.1
69.8 in
Width
69.7 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.2 in
Height
57.4 in
104
180.6
108.7
181.1
180.6 in
Length
181.1 in
104 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3990 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.09 %

General
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
B7 (8E)
Generation
S204
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
BBK
Engine Code
OM 642.961

5
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
339 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
339 hp
221 hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
302 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
376 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi S4 Avant
302 lb‑ft
376 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Performance
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S4 Avant
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
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11.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.05 lb/hp
Audi S4 Avant
11.9 lb/hp
18.05 lb/hp
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Audi S4 Avant
19 mpg
29 mpg
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
13 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
318 mi
Range
506 mi
Audi S4 Avant
318 mi
506 mi
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Environmental Impact
233 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
166.6 kWh
Audi S4 Avant
233 kWh
166.6 kWh
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S4 Avant
Mercedes C 320 CDI Station Wagon
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.7 cu ft









33.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft